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Avoiding a colour-blind approach
- Authors:
- NADIRSHAW Zenobia, SOWERBY Ben
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 9(9), December 2009, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article describes a study that examines the experiences of black and minority ethnic people with learning disabilities and their carers in accessing services from the joint learning disability service in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 44 people (22 carers and 22 service users) from various ethnic backgrounds. The main theme with the carers was problems with communication, including that they felt that staff were sometimes unable to understand their accents. They were also anxious about missing important information about learning disabilities services sent out electronically when they were not computer literature. Lack of awareness of services was a major theme, and they expressed an interest to become more involved. Carers and service users both expressed a preference for access to a member of staff from the same ethnic background, as they felt they could build up trust better. The need for a variety of ethnic dishes to be provided at day care services was also expressed. Overall, the study indicated a need for a culturally appropriate service that meets the needs of individuals with learning disabilities from a wide range of black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities: problems and possibilities in primary care
- Authors:
- NOCON Andrew, SAYCE Liz, NADIRSHAW Zenobia
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 13(1), April 2008, pp.28-36.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article reports on the results of a wide and diverse research programme, including reviews of the relevant literature, consultation, area studies and an inquiry panel, designed to gather a complete picture of these health inequalities and aspects of health services that permit them. The focus of the investigation was primary care health care services delivered by general practices in England and Wales.
A cross-cultural study of parental attitudes and beliefs about learning disability (mental handicap)
- Authors:
- FATIMILEHIN Iyabo A., NADIRSHAW Zenobia
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 7(3), 1994, pp.202-227.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
The literature suggests that Asian families have attitudes and beliefs about learning disability which differ from those of white British families, and that these attitudes may have an influence on service utilisation. In this study differences in attitudes and beliefs were found to be unrelated to descriptive variables such as the characteristics of the son/daughter with a learning disability, and characteristics of the parents. However, attitudinal differences and service utilisation patterns were more related to religious and cultural differences. A further major influence on attitudes and service utilisation in Asian families was a lack of knowledge about the cause and concept of learning disability, and of the services available. The findings of this study highlight the short-comings of services for black and ethnic minority people with learning disabilities.